In Fanuc controllers, the G33 code is used for thread cutting. It is usually used more on CNC lathes, but in some special cases it can also be used on CNC mills.
Syntax
G33 Z... F...Z : The final depth coordinate of the thread.
F : The lead/pitch of the thread.
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The following CNC lathe program demonstrates a simple external threading operation using the G33 threading cycle. In this example, the CNC lathe cuts an M20 × 2.0 metric thread over a 30 mm length in a single threading pass. This program is intentionally kept very simple and uses a single threading pass without multiple cutting…
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